15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Tiger - 3rd Portrait, Lunar Series I (1998)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 506 |
| Weight (g) | 3.112 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 512.65 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 10.42 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
RDM
15 DOLLARS
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the face value “15 DOLLARS” below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
RDM
15 DOLLARS
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the face value “15 DOLLARS” below.
Reverse
Engraved by Miranda Cornell
Lettering:
虎
1998
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse shows a tiger pouncing off the ground with its muscular body and expressive stripes fur rendered with lifelike precision and its mouth open, exposing its many teeth and powerful jaws ready to clamp down on prey. The Chinese character (虎) for tiger is above, the year 1998 vertically to the left and the inscription "1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD" is placed along the rim and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
虎
1998
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse shows a tiger pouncing off the ground with its muscular body and expressive stripes fur rendered with lifelike precision and its mouth open, exposing its many teeth and powerful jaws ready to clamp down on prey. The Chinese character (虎) for tiger is above, the year 1998 vertically to the left and the inscription "1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD" is placed along the rim and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 9,085 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 1998 | 1,123 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 1998 | 1,918 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |